Middle Atlantic Products Names Security Rep Of The Year

Highlighting its national sales meeting at ISC West, Middle Atlantic Products named I.D.M.C. Inc. of Arlington, Texas its 2006 Security Rep of the Year. Making the announcement, Bill Poling, sales director of Middle Atlantic Products, noted the group’s ability to provide high-quality service and expertise in the highly competitive security industry.

“I.D.M.C. had an outstanding year punctuated by exceptional performance with regard to sales,” Poling said. “The firm’s success this past year is a testament to their hard work and a true understanding of integrators’ needs in the security market. We continue to see remarkable gains being made by I.D.M.C., as well as our entire sales rep force, and can not thank them all enough for the outstanding service with which they provide our customers.”

I.D.M.C. Inc. is a manufacturer's representative firm covering the South Central United States including Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas.

“First, I would like to thank Mike Baker, Bill Poling and their entire staff for making Middle Atlantic Products such an enjoyable company to represent,” said Bob Kough, president of IDMC Inc. “Middle Atlantic Products’ provides us with some of the most robust, state-of-the-art enclosures, desks and accessories, making our job that much easier and greatly enhancing the selection and service that we can provide to our integrators, dealers and distributors. Finally, this is an honor that would not be possible without our entire hard working staff who I am certain take as much pride in this achievement as I do.”

At its annual sales meeting, Middle Atlantic Products also announced its 2006 Most Improved Territory Award winner: Lewis & Dunnigan of Schenectady, New York.

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